By KodiExpert Team · Updated 14 November 2026
The 2026 NFL Thanksgiving week has five games over three days: Packers at Rams on Netflix (Wednesday), a CBS, FOX and NBC tripleheader on Thanksgiving Day, and Broncos at Steelers on Prime Video on Black Friday. No single subscription covers all five, so below is the full schedule, the channel for each game, and the easiest way to get each one on a Firestick, Roku or smart TV.
NFL Thanksgiving 2026 schedule and channels
| Day | Game | Kickoff (ET) | Watch on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 25 | Packers at Rams | 8:00 p.m. | Netflix |
| Thu, Nov 26 | Bears at Lions | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Thu, Nov 26 | Eagles at Cowboys | 4:30 p.m. | FOX, FOX One |
| Thu, Nov 26 | Chiefs vs. Bills | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| Fri, Nov 27 | Broncos at Steelers | 3:00 p.m. | Prime Video |
US broadcasts. Kickoff times can change; check the NFL or broadcaster app on game day.
Thanksgiving Eve: Packers at Rams on Netflix
2026 is the first time the NFL has played on the night before Thanksgiving. Green Bay visits SoFi Stadium at 8 p.m. ET, and the game is exclusive to Netflix, so any Netflix plan works. Open the Netflix app on your TV about 15 minutes early: live events usually appear as a banner on the home screen, and the app may need an update first.
Thanksgiving Day tripleheader
All three Thursday games are on free broadcast networks, which makes Thanksgiving the easiest football day of the year to watch:
- Bears at Lions, 1 p.m. ET on CBS. Stream it with Paramount+ (the plan with your live local CBS station).
- Eagles at Cowboys, 4:30 p.m. ET on FOX. Stream it with FOX One, or on the FOX Sports app with a TV provider login.
- Chiefs vs. Bills, 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC. Stream it on Peacock.
Black Friday: Broncos at Steelers on Prime Video
The fourth Black Friday game kicks off at 3 p.m. ET and streams on Prime Video, so you need an Amazon Prime membership or a standalone Prime Video subscription. Fans in the Denver and Pittsburgh areas can also watch on local TV.
The cheapest ways to watch every game
- An HD antenna (a one-off $10 to $60) picks up CBS, FOX and NBC for all three Thursday games free, if you are in range of the stations.
- Add Netflix and Prime Video for Wednesday and Friday. Many households already have both.
- A live TV service such as YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV covers CBS, FOX and NBC in one app if you have no antenna. Check the provider’s ZIP-code lookup for your local stations before paying, and set a reminder to cancel any free trial.
- NFL+ carries live local and primetime games, but only on phones and tablets, not on your TV.
How to watch on Firestick, Roku and smart TVs
- Amazon Firestick and Fire TV: install Netflix, Prime Video, Paramount+, Peacock and FOX One from the Amazon Appstore. Search by name from the Find tab.
- Roku: add each app from the Streaming Store, then sign in with an activation code on your phone.
- Samsung and LG smart TVs: all five apps are in the built-in app stores. Update the TV software if an app will not open.
- Google TV and Android TV: install from the Google Play Store and sign in once on your phone.
Game-day tip: sign in to every app the night before. Logins and app updates on a busy holiday are the most common reason people miss kickoff. If the picture buffers, restart the device and use a wired connection or the 5 GHz Wi-Fi band. Our guide to fixing buffering covers more network fixes that work for any streaming app.
Watching outside the US
Outside the United States, NFL Game Pass International carries the full holiday slate, alongside local broadcasters in some countries.
Prefer all your live TV in one app?
Some viewers use an IPTV service so live channels, sports and on-demand sit in one place on a Firestick or smart TV. If you go that way, choose a provider that is licensed where you live. Read our Xtreme HD IPTV review for prices and setup.
Disclosure: kodiexpert.org is run by the same team as Xtreme HD IPTV.
FAQ
How many NFL games are on Thanksgiving 2026?
Three on Thanksgiving Day itself, and five across the week: one on Wednesday, three on Thursday and one on Black Friday.
What time do the Thanksgiving games start?
1 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 8:20 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 26. The Wednesday game is at 8 p.m. ET and the Friday game at 3 p.m. ET.
Can I watch the Thanksgiving games for free?
Yes, the three Thursday games are on CBS, FOX and NBC, which you can watch free with an antenna. Wednesday needs Netflix and Friday needs Prime Video.
What channel is Eagles at Cowboys on?
FOX, at 4:30 p.m. ET, also streaming on FOX One.
Sources: NFL.com schedule release, FOX Sports and NBC Sports schedule reports. Checked 14 November 2026.